Howick Historical Village

In week 2 we went on a trip to the Howick Historical Village as part of our inquiry topic. Here are some photos of us playing with some of the Victorian toys and looking around the village.

Room 9 Assembly

The words for the assembly mostly came from their writing (a retell about Maui and the Sun) then as a whole class we read and changed some parts. Didn't they do well!

Pacific Mama's Visit

 The Pacific Mamas and Papa came to visit on Tuesday. We had a day filled with fun, laughter and learning. We learnt about their customs and culture though weaving, music,

dancing and listening to traditional legends.

Meeting the Mamas and learning to say hello in different languages.

Weaving. The eel goes over, under and turns.

We all had a go on the drums. Long ago drums were used to send messages. 

We are learning about different people from around the world and how they live. We are thinking about the different cultures in our own class and comparing how we are the same but different. Connor's grandma came to visit us recently. She is from Japan and she told us about Japanese culture.

This is Connor's grandmothers ceremonial kimono she wore  for her Coming of Age celebration when she turned 20. In Japan they do not celebrate a child's birthday every year just certain years. 

Shape song.

What is your favourite 3d shape? How many faces does a cone have? How many vertices on a cube?

Having fun at the school disco!

Working with ipads!

Here we are working together, teaching each other how to make bubble maps on Kidspiration!

Welcome to Room 9!!

We are an awesome group of Year 2 students who love coming to school every day!

:)